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The New Digital Reality
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International Opportunities to Grow Your Business
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Member Events
Open Day at New Minds Academy
 
Date: Saturday 19th September   
Time: 12pm to 5pm   
Venue: New Minds Academy , Unit 1 Brooklodge Business Park, Brooklodge, Glanmire, Cork   
Cost: FREE - Prospective students, parents and guardians are welcome to visit New Minds Academy.
To book: For more information call Caroline on 021 482 0649  


New Minds Academy offer world-recognised ITEC qualifications in Personal Training, Fitness Instruction, Nutrition, Studio Cyle, Beauty Therapy, Advanced Make-up Artistry, Massage and Education and Training to students of all ages. The state-of-the-art Academy is based in Brooklodge in Glanmire and it is continuously growing due to popular demand for the highly accredited qualifications. New Minds Academy pride themselves in providing a quality learning experience and excellence in education and training to all of their students.
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Toughathlon
 
Date: 26th & 27th September 
Time: 10 AM – 6PM
Venue: The Showgrounds, Curraheen
Cost: €55
To book:  here

This September come hail, rain, snow or even sun, thousands of people – of all age and fitness level – will be pushed to the limit as they compete in one of Ireland’s leading obstacle course, Toughathlon. The obstacle course, which takes place in the Showgrounds, Curraheen on September 26th & 27th, is perfect for those seeking a fun and exciting challenge.

Sunshine & Umbrellas Golf Event
 
Date: Saturday 26th September
Time: 2pm
Venue: Douglas Golf Club, Douglas
Cost: A 3 person team costs €300.
To book: To enter contact  Ann by email  or call 021 4226655

Grab your clubs for the third annual Sunshine & Umbrellas Golf Charity Event taking place on Saturday, 26 September in Douglas Golf Club. The event is being run in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research and Cork ARC Cancer Support. Teams of 3 tee off for a shotgun start at 2pm. Read More Section:It promises to be a fun-filled day with BBQ and refreshments during the round and evening meal, raffle and DJ on the 19th hole. A 3 person team costs €300. To enter contact Ann  or call 021 4226655.

New Ambassador Hotel Wedding Showcase
 
Date: 26th & 27th September
Time: 2pm-6pm
Venue: Ambassador Hotel, Military Hill, St Lukes, Cork
Cost: Free Admission


Join us and some our trusted preferred suppliers on the day for advice, expertise and great offers. We will be proudly showcasing our newly refurbished Lobby & Reception Area, Banqueting Suites & McGettigans Cookhouse & Bar. You have found each other now let us help you plan your perfect day.

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Funding for growth
 
Date: Wednesday 23rd September
Time: 7.45am (registration and breakfast)8.00am (seminars start)10.00am (seminars close)
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: Free of charge
To book: here

The workshop will cover the growth financing available to SMEs in the market place. You will hear from banks, alternative funding providers and a local Grant Thornton corporate finance expert. They will be discussing the various funding options available and provide practical lessons in applying for and securing funding for growth.     

New Companies Act 2014 - Free Briefing
 
Date: Wednesday 30th September 
Time: 5pm
Venue: Montenotte Hotel
Cost: Free
To book: here  


Under the new Companies Act 2014, changes in legislation now penalise company directors more frequently and aggressively than before for non-compliance. A briefing event, hosted by Westboro Partners, a Munster based advisory and financial services firm and Baxter & Associates, will provide clear information to company directors on their obligations and duties under the new legislation.

Building International Connections in the Biopharma, Agriculture, ICT and Energy Sectors
 

Date: Monday 28th September
Time: 
6.00pm to 7.30pm 
Venue: 
Cork County Hall
To book: 
To register your interest in attending the event, please click here or contact John Hobbs for further information. 


An interactive clustering workshop entitled ‘Building International Collaborations’ will take place on Monday 28th September from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in the County Hall. This workshop is being organised by Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and sponsored by Cork County Council and will facilitate the development of trade and research relationships and connections with Cork-based companies to companies in the biopharma, agriculture, ICT and energy sectors across Europe. The workshop will be delivered by international experts TamaraHögler (CyberForum), Karlsruhe (Germany) and Joan Martí Estévez (ACCIÓ), Catalonia (Spain). The companies in attendance will also be provided with access to some useful tools to establish wider international connections in these sectors including the business roaming agreement, Clusterize  and the Be Wiser Connect tool. 


UCC Innovation Master Classes
 
Date: Wednesday 28th October 
Time: New Business Models Master Class 1: 9-11 Open Innovation Master Class 2: 11.15-1.30
Venue:  ORB 255 O’Rahilly Building, Main Campus, UCC
Cost: Free but limited capacity so advanced booking required
To book:  here 

The international guest speaker for the final UCC Innovation Master Classes of 2015 is Dr. Marcel Bogers (University of Copenhagen), an academic, author and leading business advisor.  Dr. Bogers will deliver two master classes on his research and industry experience of the paradigms of Business Model Innovation and Open Innovation for local industry managers.  All welcome to this free event but as capacity is limited, advanced booking is required. Additional information on Master Classes and registration available at the website.

The Keynes Centre Reading for Change Book Club
 

Date: Starting 14th October (8 months Programme)
Time:6 - 8.30pm
Venue: The Keynes Centre UCC, 13 South Mall, Cork
Cost: €395 (includes all books)
Booking Details: here


Do you need a new understanding of Leadership to grow your capabilities?


For the first time in Ireland The Keynes Centre UCC offers a unique opportunity for Personal Professional Development. The new programme is designed to accelerate the growth of individual’s leadership capabilities and effectiveness through the innovative format of a Reading for Change Book Club.

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Growth Club Quarterly Business Planning
 
Date: Wednesday 23rd September 
Time:  9 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Kingsley Hotel
Cost: €195
To book: here  

Quarterly Business Planning Workshop – review where your business is and where you want to get to. Over the day, you will develop a one-page Action Plan of your Goals and the correct Sales, Marketing, Financial, Time and Team Strategies to build your business and profits in the next 90 days. Hear what Business Owners say here. if you have any questions please contact Kevin O'Keefe 087  743 1405.

Big Data Analytics: evidence-based decision making
 
Date: Tuesday 29th September  
Time: 8:00/8:30am – 11am
Venue: Kingsley Hotel, CorkCost: No charge
To book: here


This event is targeted at managers in Business and Technology who are keen to know how Big Data Analytics can rapidly deliver competitive advantage for their business. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience hands-on demonstrators of analytics tools which were co-developed by CeADAR with Irish companies showing how Big Data Analytics is unlocking hidden value and delivering competitive advantage.